Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel
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The Gujarat government on Friday evening decided to provide new piped natural gas (PNG) connections on an immediate basis to restaurants, hotels, educational institutions, as well as social and religious institutions in areas covered by City Gas Distribution (CGD) companies.
The decision was taken at a high-level review meeting chaired by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, which assessed the availability of PNG and other petroleum products in the state. Following the meeting, the government said there are adequate stocks of PNG available for domestic consumption across Gujarat. Officials also said the buffer stock of LPG in the state is improving on a daily basis, adding that adequate supplies of LPG, petrol and diesel are available. According to the government, consumers in urban areas can book an LPG refill after 25 days, while those in rural areas can do so after 45 days.
The state government also said the Union government has allocated 1,452 kilolitres of kerosene for rural Gujarat, which can be used for cooking and lighting purposes. The allocation will be distributed through district collectors, with priority given to rural families in interior areas, school hostels and mid-day meal schemes, registered old-age homes and other social organisations. Rural households will receive five litres each, while institutions such as schools will get 25 litres.
Published on March 13, 2026
